kelf.html - n.
fibrous tissue formed at the site of a scar or injury. [Gk khele claw + -OID]

kelf.html - n.
1 any of several large broad-fronded brown seaweeds esp. of the genus Laminaria, suitable for use as manure.
2 the calcined ashes of seaweed formerly used in glass-making and soap manufacture because of their high content of sodium, potassium, and magnesium salts. [ME c

lp(e), of unkn. orig.]

kelf.html - n.
Sc.
1 a water-spirit, usu. in the form of a horse, reputed to delight in the drowning of travellers etc.
2 an Australian sheepdog orig. bred from a Scottish collie. [18th c.: orig. unkn.]

kelf.html - var. of KEELSON.

kelf.html - var. of CELT.

kelf.html - n.
a salmon or sea trout after spawning. [ME: orig. unkn.]